Are you thinking about real estate as a long-term wealth opportunity? Whether you're interested in a house, apartment, vacant land or commercial property, the second Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies explains what you need to know to ensure you invest wisely. Discover how to build a winning property portfolio with practical advice on everything from choosing the right property at the right price to financing your goals with SMSFs, and much more.

Decide which type of property is right for you — choose an investment option that fits in with your financial plans

Assemble a reliable support network — research and enlist the help of lenders, buyers' advocates, advisers and other experts

Evaluate properties worth pursuing — find the right location, identify value and prepare to bid or make an offer

Protect your investment — discover what it's like to be a landlord, learn how to insure your property and manage risk

Build a solid portfolio — uncover the secrets to growing equity, diversifying and building an income stream

Open the book and find:

How to invest in residential and commercial properties

Information on using a buyers' advocate

Advice on shopping for a mortgage

Tips for owning property with SMSFs

Steps for signing contracts and leases

Help with keeping on top of your paperwork

Secrets for growing your profits

About the Author

Bruce Brammall is a licensed financial adviser and mortgage broker, experienced business journalist, finance columnist, best-selling author and successful property investor. He is the principal adviser and mortgage broker with Castellan Financial Consulting and Castellan Lending. Eric Tyson and Robert S. Griswold have written several titles on personal finance, investing and property management, and are independently successful investors.